BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Finance Bachelor's degree at the University of Manchester
BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Finance at University of Manchester. Over three years, full-time, on the university's main campus, the course keeps mathematics as its backbone while directing a good portion of the content towards finance, the kind of pairing that suits anyone who wants the rigour of a…
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BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Finance is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Manchester, based in Main Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Mathematics graduates from this provider, 100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 77% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Accounting & Finance, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 100% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 10 modules
- Fundamentals of Management10 credits
- Financial Decision Making10 credits
- Fundamentals of Financial Reporting B10 credits
- Linear Algebra20 credits
- Real Analysis10 credits
- Mathematical Foundations & Analysis20 credits
- Introduction to Vector Calculus10 credits
- Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations10 credits
- Probability I10 credits
- Statistics I10 credits
Year 2 20 modules
- Investment Analysis10 credits
- Foundations of Finance B20 credits
- Introduction to Financial Mathematics10 credits
- Probability and Statistics 220 credits
- Fundamentals of Management AccountingOptional10 credits
- Financial Statement AnalysisOptional10 credits
- Introduction to Corporate Finance and Financial InstrumentsOptional10 credits
- Technology, Strategy and InnovationOptional10 credits
- New Product Development and InnovationOptional10 credits
- MarketingOptional10 credits
- Principles of Mathematical ModellingOptional10 credits
- Programming with PythonOptional10 credits
- Metric SpacesOptional10 credits
- Rings & FieldsOptional10 credits
- Groups and GeometryOptional20 credits
- Numerical Analysis 1Optional10 credits
- Fluid MechanicsOptional10 credits
- Partial Differential Equations & Vector CalculusOptional20 credits
- Linear Regression ModelsOptional10 credits
- Stochastic ProcessesOptional10 credits
Year 3 4 modules
- Financial Derivatives10 credits
- Advanced Corporate Finance20 credits
- Martingales with Applications to Finance10 credits
- Mathematical Modelling in Finance10 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The degree is structured to build mathematical fluency before applying it to financial contexts. Expect core theory early on, the foundational mathematical ideas that underpin everything that follows, alongside modules in research and methods that get you comfortable with how mathematicians and statisticians actually work, not just what they know. As you progress, applied practice modules push the subject towards real financial problems, and specialist options let you steer the degree towards areas that interest you most, whether that's leaning further into statistics, modelling, or other quantitative finance themes. Most students also complete an independent project, which is typically where the degree feels most like your own work rather than a taught programme, and professional skills modules run alongside the mathematics to help translate technical ability into something you can talk about and use beyond the lecture theatre. The RSS accreditation attached to the course means the statistical content is held to a standard recognised outside the university, which is worth bearing in mind if statistics is likely to be a significant part of your future career or postgraduate study.
Who it's for
This course tends to suit people who enjoy mathematics for its own sake but also want to see where it leads, someone who's happy working through abstract problems yet is equally curious about how markets, risk, and financial decisions actually function. If you like the idea of spending three years getting properly comfortable with mathematical reasoning, then testing that reasoning against real financial questions, this is likely to feel like a natural fit. It suits students who are methodical and patient with detail, since a lot of the early material is about building solid technical foundations before the financial applications really open up. Most entrants arrive with A-levels or equivalent, and the typical UCAS tariff among accepted students has been in the 48–63 points range, useful as a general sense of the intake rather than a strict requirement. Day to day, studying this degree will involve a mix of independent problem-solving, methods-based coursework, and eventually a specialist project where you get to follow your own interests within the subject. It's a good fit for those who want their mathematics degree to have an obvious professional angle without giving up on the theory, and who are willing to put in the sustained, cumulative effort that a maths-heavy course demands.
Careers & job market
Graduate Outcomes and LEO data for Accounting & Finance courses nationally give a general sense of where this kind of degree can lead, though these figures describe national outcomes across the field rather than anything specific to Manchester or guaranteed for any individual. Fifteen months after graduating, national figures show earnings in the range of £25,000–£32,500; after three years this shifts to £23,375–£33,000, and after five years to £30,175–£42,600. Across Accounting & Finance courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months on, with 65% of working graduates in highly skilled roles or further study. Nationally, 85% of students on comparable courses continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed. The RSS accreditation for Graduate Statistician status is worth flagging again here specifically, since it's the kind of professional recognition that can matter when applying for statistics-heavy or quantitative finance roles, or when considering further study in a related field.
University & format
The University of Manchester is a Russell Group university, founded in 1824, and is. It holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. This BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Finance is studied full-time over three years at the university's main campus, taught in English, and leads to a Bachelor's degree with honours.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 77% |
| a foundation course | 23% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Manchester →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Accounting & Finance graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £30,000 | £27,500 – £34,000 | 40 |
| 3 years after | £31,000 | £24,500 – £40,000 | 275 |
| 5 years after | £42,000 | £31,000 – £55,500 | 290 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in accounting & finance · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Accounting & Finance nationally
National figures for Accounting & Finance graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Accounting & Finance courses at the same study level.
Compared with 957 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 26% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 17% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 12% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 60; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Accounting & Finance graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Accounting & Finance graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
- Banks & insurers
- Corporate finance teams
- HMRC & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Accounting & Finance graduates.
Accounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU Global EducationAccounting Engineer - Pre-Sales & Post SalesStacksAccounting Advisory Manager | Lead Client Projects HybridCFGIAccounting, Insight and Advisory ManagerRSM UKAccounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU ServicesAccounting Associate Apprentice Business Services (September 2026)Best ApprenticeshipsIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.2 out of 10: NSS 87.3% · in work or study 100% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Manchester
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Main Campus
3 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Accounting & Finance right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Manchester from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £36,300 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Manchester’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Manchester and gov.uk before you apply.
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